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PEDC Board Meeting Minutes April 14, 2011 Steve Gilbert said he had discussed the process with Kay O'Dell, Executive Director of Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas. She advised the best value for services would be chosen. Then we will seek to raise the funds for the initiative through the City, PEDC and Workforce. Gene Anderson asked if the County had been approached to contribute? Steve Gilbert stated he would approach the County for support when the time came. Minutes from March 29, 2011 were approved, as submitted, by a motion from Rick Poston; seconded by Doug Wehrman. Motion Carried 4-0. Financial reports for March, 2011 were approved, as submitted, by a motion from Dan Smith; seconded by Rick Poston. Motion Carried 4-0. Steve Gilbert's Director's Report was kept short. He stated that due to time already spent on other matters, he offered a copy of the PEDC's Mid-year Review and the RFP for City of Paris Development Services Comprehensive Review (attached). Discussion and possible action to approve Final Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 - Tom Hensel, Auditor with McClannahan and Holmes, CPAs was present to answer any questions or concerns. Mr. Hensel stated that the final audit was virtually the same as the draft he presented to the Board on January 12, 2011. Motion was made to the approve the Final Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2009-2010, as submitted, by Dan Smith; seconded by Rick Poston. Motion Carried 4-0. The Board convened into executive session at 5:18 p.m. pursuant to Section 551.071, Section 551.072, Section 551.074 and Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss and deliberate on the following: A. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney B. Section 551.072 - Real Property C. Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters D. Section 551.087 - Economic Development Negotiations Executive session ended at 6:40 p.m. The Board reconvened into open session. Action taken as a result of executive session: Doug Wehrman made a motion to approve $4,000 to off set cost of infrastructure improvements and benefit the entire area around Dyna-Gro/Crop Reduction Services located on south Hwy. 19/24; seconded by Dan Smith. Crop Production Services has expanded their facility and will add five (5) new jobs. Motion Carried 4-0. Dan Smith made a motion to adjourn at 6:41 p.m.; seconded by Doug Wehrman. Motion Carried 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Shannon Barrentine, Economic Development Specialist PEDC 2